Material Safety Data Sheet

WHMIS Protective Clothing TDG Road/Rail

Section I - Product Identification and Uses

Common/Trade Name ACTIVATED SLUDGE MSDS #
9966
Synonyms Clarifier overflow, Mixed Liquor, Waste/Return Activated Sludge, autotrophic and heterophic
bacteria

Chemical Name Not available

Chemical Formula Not available

Chemical Family Not available

Supplier ARCELORMITTAL DOFASCO INC.

P.O. BOX 2460
HAMILTON, ON.
CANADA L8N 3J5
(905) 548-7200 EXT. 4051 (By-Product Sales)
Material Uses Internally Generated By-Product

Section IA - First Aid Measures

Eye Contact Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

Skin Contact Wash with soap and water. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Launder contaminated
clothing before reuse.

Inhalation Remove person to fresh air. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

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Section II - Composition and Information on Ingredients

Name CAS# % by TLV/PEL LC50/LD50
Weight
1. WATER 7732-18-5 99 Not available Not available

2. TOTAL SUSPENDED SOLIDS Not available Not available

(autotrophic, hetertrophic bacteria)

3. NITROGEN 7727-37-9 0.05 Simple asphyxiant Not available

4. AMMONIA 7664-41-7 0.01-0.02 TWA: 25 STEL: 35 GAS (LC50): Acute:

(ppm) from ACGIH 2115 ppm 4 hour(s)
(TLV) [Mouse]
3
5. PHOSPHORUS 7723-14-0 0.005 TWA: 0.1 (mg/m ) ORAL (LD50): Acute:
from ACGIH (TLV) 30.303 mg/kg [Rat]

6. SODIUM THIOCYANATE 540-72-7 0.005

7. PHENOL 108-95-2 0.0006 TWA: 5 (ppm) from

ACGIH (TLV)

Section III - Toxicological Properties

Routes of entry Eye contact. Ingestion. Inhalation. Skin contact.

TLV Not available

Toxicity for animals LD50: Not available

LC50: Not available

Chronic effects on humans CARGINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available

MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available.

Repeated or prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis.

Acute effects on humans Eye and skin contact may cause irritation.
Contact with broken skin may cause minor infections.
Inhalation of vapour may cause upper respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion of fluid may cause irritation and digestive upset.
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Section IV - Physical Data

Physical State and Appearance Liquid and semi-solid slurry Vapor Pressure Not available
pH 7.1 Evaporation Rate Not available
Odor Threshold Not available Viscosity Not available
Volatility <1% Water/Oil Dist. Coeff. Not available
Melting/Sublimation Point Not available Critical temperature Not available
Boiling/Condensation Point Not available Instability temperature Not available
Specific Gravity 1.0 Conditions of instability Not available
Vapor Density Not available Solubility Not available
Dispersion Properties Not available Odor Earthy odour
Color Brown

Section V – Fire and Explosion Data

The product is Will not burn and will not support combustion

Auto-ignition temperature Not applicable

Fire degradation products None

Flash Points Not applicable

Flammable Limits Not applicable

Fire Extinguishing Procedures Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding materials. Use SCBA during fire
fighting.

Flammability Not available

Risks of explosion Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not applicable
Risks of explosion of the product in the presence of static discharge: Not applicable

Section VI – Reactivity Data

Stability The product is stable

Hazardous Decomp. Products Not available

Degradability Not available

Products of Degradation Not available

Corrosivity Not available

Reactivity Not available

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Section VII – Preventive Measures

Waste Information Dispose of in accordance with local, provincial and federal regulations.

Storage Not applicable.

Precaution After handling, always wash hands and face thoroughly with soap and water. Avoid
breathing mists or vapours. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Launder contaminated
clothing prior to reuse.
Small spill and leak Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of
according to local and regional authority requirements. Use appropriate personal
protective equipment during clean-up.
Large spill and leak Refer to small spills.

Section VIII – Protective Measures

Protective Clothing Safety glasses with side shields. Face shield if splashing is likely to
occur. Neoprene gloves to prevent contact.

Engineering Controls General ventilation under normal conditions.

Section IX – Classification
TDG Road/Rail Not controlled under TDG (Canada).
Not applicable.

Maritime Transportation Not available

WHMIS WHMIS CLASS D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC)

Federal and Provincial No products were found.

Regulations

Section X – Other Information

References ArcelorMittal Dofasco Material Safety Data Sheet

If the use of this material is other than that specified by the supplier, additional precautions may be required.

Effective Date: March 1, 2013

EMERGENCY CONTACT: 1-760-476-3962

3E COMPANY CODE: 333211
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither the above named supplier nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any liability
whatsoever for the accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any material is the sole responsibility of the
user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we cannot guarantee that these are
the only hazards that exist.